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Seat
U.S. Senator from Virginia
Born
1958
Age 68
Phone
(202) 224-4024
Office
231 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Virginia

Tim Kaine

Timothy Michael Kaine is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Virginia since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 70th governor of Virginia from 2006 to 2010, and as the 38th lieutenant governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006. Kaine was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2016 election as Hillary Clinton's running mate.

Voting Record — 783
Yes37%
No61%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align90%
Cross-party10%
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Tim Kaine headshot
Tim Kaine
U.S. SenatorDemocratVirginia
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Tim's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 74 sponsored · 333 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Today in 1968, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law, prohibiting housing discrimination. As a former civil rights attorney, I’m committed to continuing the fight for equitable access to affordable housing and stamping out discrimination.
There is so much more Congress can—and must—do to reduce gun violence. I’m glad to join my colleagues in introducing bills to strengthen regulations on semiautomatic firearms and outlaw modification devices that can turn legal firearms into tools for mass shootings.
Hard-working American workers and their families deserve a tax break. That’s why I’m glad to help introduce bills to nearly triple the Earned Income Tax Credit for workers who don’t have children and permanently expand the Child Tax Credit for those who do.
Briefly pausing tariffs doesn't fix Trump’s senseless plan for a new national sales tax. It only creates more chaos and uncertainty for businesses and families. The Constitution gave Congress, not the president, the power to issue taxes for a reason. We need to take it back.
Happy National Library Week! As a life-long reader, I’m thankful for the special role libraries play in our communities. This week, I hope you’ll join me in celebrating them.
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social and Congressman Griffith on the formal approval of the Major Disaster Declaration request we advocated for related to the February winter storms that caused widespread flooding and damage to Southwest Virginia:
"After weeks of pushing at the federal level, we are glad to see this crucial assistance approved for Southwest Virginia. This is a strong first step towards supporting recovery efforts and we will continue pushing for Individual Assistance to help deliver resources to the families most hard-hit by this devastating flooding."
Peer support specialists—folks with lived experience with a mental health condition or substance use disorder who are certified to assist those in recovery—provide crucial support but often face employment barriers. My bill will address those barriers, helping expand access to this treatment.
I’m disturbed by news of the shooting in Spotsylvania and am praying for the victims and their families, as well as the law enforcement officers who are on the scene. I will be monitoring closely.
Trump inherited an economy that was the envy of the world. But in a few short months, bad policies like Trump’s tariffs have caused chaos and increased the risk of a recession. I’m going to keep working to prevent economic disaster. www.reuters.com/markets/us/g...
I’m pressing the Trump Admin for answers on the unexplained firing of NSA Director and CYBERCOM Commander General Haugh and the reassignment of NSA Deputy Director Noble. Bad actors attack U.S. infrastructure near daily and unjustified firings of key national security personnel put us at risk.
The tariffs Trump announced last week will cost families $4,000 a year and have raised the risk of a recession. Following my successful push against Trump's Canada tariffs, I’m working with @wydenpress.bsky.social, Senator Paul, and @schumer.senate.gov to lead a new effort to challenge his latest.
Expanding Pell Grant eligibility for career and technical education (like I’ve been fighting to do for years) is a serious approach to supporting the trades. As opposed to, whatever the hell this is:
Lutnick: "The army of millions and millions of human beings screwing in little screws to make iPhones -- that kind of thing is going to come to America."
Many Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women make less than their white male counterparts. On AANHPI Equal Pay Day, let's recommit to addressing this pay gap.
On Gold Star Spouses Day, we solemnly honor the husbands and wives of our brave fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation. I vow to uphold our responsibility to these heroes' families by continuing to work on legislation to support them.
My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on Senate Republicans’ budget resolution that will slash programs that Virginians rely on in order to pay for tax cuts for billionaires:
"The Trump Administration has thrown our
economy into needless chaos by enacting universal tariffs that will raise costs. Now, despite our strong opposition, Republicans in Congress have moved forward with an enormous tax bill that will cut programs Virginians rely on, give massive tax breaks to billionaires, and raise the deficit by unprecedented levels. We should be focused on lowering the costs of child care and housing, cutting taxes for middle class Americans, and continuing to build on our progress to boost domestic manufacturing.
President Trump and Republicans' budget and economic policies will be a disaster for our country, and we urge them to reverse course before they do more harm."
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a reminder of the need to support prevention measures and survivors. I'll keep working to pass my SOS Campus Act, which would help do that on college campuses. If you are a survivor, VA’s Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-838-8238.
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Voting History
783 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageYESNOBill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29H.R. 7148 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27S. 3627 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 98NONOPoint of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13S.J. Res. 84 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12H.R. 6938 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98YESYESMotion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07S.J. Res. 86 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18S. Res. 532 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17S. 1071 (119th)Accept House changesYESYESMotion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15S. 1071 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 1071 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11S. Res. 532 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOResolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11S. 3385 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 3386 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10S. Res. 532 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-32)

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